The Gloucester Artillery Journal is a handwritten record of a Massachusetts militia's four‐day tour of camp duty in 1845. Activities documented by assistant clerk Charles P. Presson include, but are not limited to: arms exercises, train rides, concerts, dress parades, and military inspections. Other noted Massachusetts militias are the Lynn Artillery, the Lynn Light Infantry, the Lynn Mechanic's Rifle Company, and the Marblehead Light Infantry. Mentioned geographic locations within Massachusetts consist of Gloucester, Lynn, Beverly, and Ipswich. Noted officers include: General Oliver, Brigadier General Sutton, Sergeant Elwell, Colonel Bowler, Captain Gale, Lieutenant Staten, and Lieutenant Center.